2006 BMW 645 vs. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford FPV BF GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford FPV BF GT would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 BMW 645. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT weights approximately 163 kg more than 2006 BMW 645. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 645 | 2005 Ford FPV BF GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 645 | FPV BF GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
